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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm .

Published on August 05, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Niacinamide
Ceramides (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (8)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterButylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneGlycerinButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateEthylhexyl IsononanoateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearatePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateStearyl BehenateDimethiconePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateBiosaccharide Gum-1Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCetearyl AlcoholPalmitic AcidStearic AcidPolyethylene Peg/Ppg-20/15 DimethiconePhenyl MethiconePortulaca Oleracea ExtractCocos Nucifera OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinPolyquaternium-51NiacinamideHydrolyzed CollagenCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCarbomerPeg-150 DistearateCeramide APGlycosphingolipidsGlyceryl PolymethacrylateMeadowfoam EstolideSorbitan IsostearateSqualanePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Polysorbate 20Steareth-20N-HydroxysuccinimideChrysinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Polysorbate 60Aleuritic AcidYeast ExtractGlycoproteinsBetaineHydrogenated PolydeceneCeramide NPAllantoinAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractRetinyl RetinoatePolylactic AcidCanola OilCholesteryl NonanoateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower WaterCurcuma Longa Root ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateEruca Sativa Leaf ExtractGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateCeteareth-20Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaGlycine Soja SterolsMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateSantalum Album OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilCaprylhydroxamic AcidCetearyl GlucosideGlucoseStearyl StearateTromethamineCitric Acid1,2-HexanediolChlorhexidine DigluconatePotassium SorbateDipropylene GlycolLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilCymbopogon Citratus Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilPogostemon Cablin Leaf OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilEthylhexylglycerinCaramelDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolLimoneneLinalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 94.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 97.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

36% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
71% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Hydrating Moisturizer 100 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
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USAFGal09

1 year ago · Oily Skin
Review

It's okay...
It's very moisturizing and I use it in the evenings as my bottom moisturizer when using retin-A. BUT I only buy it when ULTA has it on...

It's okay...
It's very moisturizing and I use it in the evenings as my bottom moisturizer when using retin-A. BUT I only buy it when ULTA has it on their 21 Days of Beauty sale because I don't think it's worth its original price.

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AletheaNorton_584

7 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Love the long lasting moisturizing and the ingredients that play well with others.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm 17 ingredients

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